When you survey the thousands of companies in the stock market, looking for an investment that might build your wealth over the long term, give some consideration to Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A -1.27%) ( BRK.B 0.18%).

Berkshire Hathaway didn’t just report earnings this quarter; it sent a clear message. In Q2 2025, Warren Buffett’s timeless investment firm posted $12.37 billion in net earnings to shareholders, down sharply from $30.3 billion in the year-ago period.

Second-quarter results show Berkshire Hathaway saw soft second-quarter insurance profits but builds a huge cash horde.